How Do Dogs See the World?

How Do Dogs See The World?

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"Dogs see in black & white." This is actually a myth!

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Dogs actually see in shades of blue and yellow.

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A dog's color vision is similar to a that of a human with red-green color blindness

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Dogs also have excellent night vision.

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This is because they have a reflective layer of tissue behind the retina

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Dogs also see moving objects more clearly than humans do.

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Some dogs can experience vision problems, especially as they grow older.

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But how can you tell if your dog is having trouble seeing?

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Click below to test your dog's vision!

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